Learning & Technology

Tech PD Video Archives

This professional learning session will focus on the basics for using Google in the classroom. We will focus on Drive, Slides, Hangouts and Forms. There will be three sessions offered: beginner, intermediate and advanced. The session that was recorded was for beginner to intermediate skill levels. We will focus on the functionality of this cloud service and explore best practices and live examples.

iPads & Apps (40:10) - February 10, 2016
This session will provide staff the opportunity to explore the use of IPads and Chromebooks in the classroom and the apps available for student-centered learning. We will also look at the assistive technology capability of the IPad, Read and Write for Google and some examples of how teachers across the province are using the technology.

Coding in the Classroom (29:47) - November 14, 2016
During this session, we will explore and share resources and strategies that enable us to teach coding in the K - 12 classroom. This is an interactive session and you will need an iPad to participate.

Augmented, Virtual Reality 2 (36.03) - December 13, 2016
We look at the how and why of augmented and virtual reality to provide students with the opportunity to create experiences that enhance the learning context.

Online Resources (37:41) - January 16, 2017
This session will help identify online resources that are currently available to LRSD educators. We will look at resources offered through our partnerships with ADLC, Alberta Education, and AOLC. Participants will have the opportunity to collect resources which are useful to their classrooms and explore the functionality such as downloading content, feature films, assessment and ongoing collaborative PD groups.

SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION VIDEO ARCHIVES
(Webcast Wednesdays)

Whether you are a new user to our software subscriptions or an experienced user, these approximately one hour sessions could prove to be helpful to you. Software is always changing and you may be surprised by the added features you are not aware of. If you weren't able to make it to one of our monthly sessions, we are placing the videos online for your convenience. Enjoy!